Go Back to Where You Came From: documentary reviewed by a Pakistani refugee
“As a Muslim activist, refugee and advocate for asylum seekers, I am really happy Channel 4 took the initiative to make a documentary series on the reality which many asylum seekers face when coming to the UK.”
Meet Shahid Choudhary, local Govanhill printshop owner and trailblazing mountaineer
“Exploring Scotland’s outdoors allows you to connect with nature in a way you can’t truly understand until you experience it yourself. Every time I’m in the mountains, I feel a deep sense of peace, leaving behind stress and worries.” –Shahid Chounhary
Melting Pot: Communal cooking and climate conversations at The Hidden Gardens
Community, climate and creativity come together in Govanhill’s new sustainability focused event at The Hidden Gardens. Local groups united over shared meals and goals to tackle climate risks in Glasgow’s first Net Zero Neighbourhood.
Bin Hubs Better? Residents Have Their Say on City Council Trial
On-street bin hubs bring cleaner back courts, but, as the council gears up to expand the scheme, questions of flytipping and fairness remain.
Voter guide for Glasgow Southside Central: Your questions answered by candidates
This council by-election, we wanted to ensure that the conversation was not dominated by what candidates/parties wanted to speak about, but by what people living locally actually care about. So we asked you: what do you want candidates to be talking about as they compete for votes. Here are the responses we had from Glasgow Southside central ward candidates.
Glasgow Film Theatre agrees to Unite Hospitality’s demands to drop Coca-Cola
Glasgow Film Theatre agreed to remove Coca-Cola from its bar following pressure from Unite Hospitality, as part of the wider BDS movement. While campaigners welcome the decision, their open letter pushes for broader boycott commitments, including the removal of Barclays adverts and the endorsement of PACBI.
Romane Phenia Sar Jag So Phabol: Roma Sisters are the Burning Fires
On Saturday Romano Lav launched an exhibition with a powerful fashion show this international Women’s Day, to celebrate Roma women, their contributions to family, work and their cultural traditions.